July 18, 2019Guests and BlogsComments Off on Don’t Let Disaster Philanthropy Become A Philanthropic Disaster

Since disaster-related philanthropy is often an emotional response to a terrifying event, it is rarely strategic and, as a result, often not effective. Mistakes are common. Here are some ways to make sure that your generous response does the most good.

May 16, 2019Guests and BlogsComments Off on Philanthropy: It’s The Best Antidote To Despair

The best antidote to the current pandemic of hopelessness is philanthropy, which is inherently optimistic -- reflecting the fundamental belief that we can have a positive impact on stubborn societal issues and the lives of others.

April 18, 2019Guests and BlogsComments Off on Giving In The Last Third Of Life: Philanthropy For People Over Age 65

Across the United States, companies of all sizes increasingly recognize the importance of philanthropic community engagement. In 2017, those companies donated more than $20 billion to charitable causes.

March 21, 2019Guests and BlogsComments Off on Corporate Giving Is On the Rise — Enhancing Investor, Employee and Customer Engagement

Across the United States, companies of all sizes increasingly recognize the importance of philanthropic community engagement. In 2017, those companies donated more than $20 billion to charitable causes.

June 16, 2016Guests and BlogsComments Off on IRS Gets Behind PRIs With New Regulations

With a PRI, a foundation lends to or invests its endowment assets in a nonprofit or for-profit entity in a way that furthers its mission. At the same time, the investment has the potential of providing a positive financial return to the foundation.

Impact investing allows philanthropists to make more progress toward their charitable missions by using the engine of their philanthropically committed capital, rather than only the fumes. The IRS has just made that easier.

August 19, 2015Guests and BlogsComments Off on Philanthropy Helps Families Avoid Shirtsleeves-to-Shirtsleeves Challenge

When meeting with affluent family clients, advisers frequently invoke the warning: "shirtsleeves-to-shirtsleeves in three generations." Here are some strategies to increase the chances of successful transitions.

December 17, 2014Guests and BlogsComments Off on Strategic Giving: 5 Steps to Get the Most Bang From Your Buck

During the holiday season, our mailboxes are overflowing with catalogs, holiday cards — and requests for donations. Here are five steps towards strategic giving and having more impact with your donations.

September 18, 2014Guests and BlogsComments Off on 100 Years of Community Foundations: Accomplishments and Challenges

Today, there are more than 700 community foundations in urban and rural communities across the United States. With more than $50 billion in combined assets, they distribute an estimated $4.2 billion each year to worthy nonprofits.